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Thompson & Davis Barge Co. Kit #110

Not all details are shown on the preproduction rail barge. Freight cars are not included.

There are times when rail traffic needs to cross a body of water, but the amount of traffic does not justify a bridge. The best option is a barge. Many railroads owned their own barge and tug fleets. However, some smaller roads could not afford this expense, and simple rented the service when needed. This was the reason K. Thompson and J. Davis formed a company and started a barge service across the river. Thompson and Davis purchased some second-hand barges from the Canadian Pacific Railroad, and paid the local tug company to haul them from bank to bank. T&D built a couple of transfers and leased an office building on the riverfront which also served as a storage warehouse. Business grew until the coming of the Interstate Highway System. The Thompson & Davis Barge Company kit #28110 includes the eight-car rail barge, a transfer, and the company office/warehouse. Additional barges are available. All kits are laser-cut and include tons of details. The wood barge is based upon a CP prototype. This project has been on hold due to our move from FL to WV, but now that is over, progress is being made! #28110 Thompson & Davis Barge Company HO TBA Includes Rail Barge, Transfer, and Office #28111 Thompson & Davis Rail Barge HO TBA #28112 Thompson & Davis Freight Barge HO TBA --------------------- #08110 Thompson & Davis Barge Company S TBA Includes Rail Barge, Transfer, and Office #08111 Thompson & Davis Rail Barge S TBA #08112 Thompson & Davis Freight Barge S TBA --------------------- #18110 Thompson & Davis Barge Company O TBA Includes Rail Barge, Transfer, and Office #18111 Thompson & Davis Rail Barge O TBA #18112 Thompson & Davis Freight Barge O TBA All are Limited Editions!

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